International Literature Showcase: writers of colour

The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world. To do so, we have invited six leading writers to each curate a showcase of themed writing coming out of the UK today.Watch Jackie Kay discussing her selection.Following the high-profile launch of Elif’s Shafak’s showcase of women writers at London Book Fair 2019 and Val McDermid’s choice of ten lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) writers, Jackie Kay's selection of authors from BAME backgrounds has now been revealed:Jay Bernard Mary Jean Chan  Eric Ngalle Charles  Imtiaz Dharker  Michael Donkor  Diana Evans Nadine Aisha Jassat  Zaffar Kunial  Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi  Olumide Popoola    Continue reading at 'British Council global'

[ British Council global | 2019-10-05 10:05:02 UTC ]
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International Literature Showcase: writers of colour

The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world. To do so, we have invited six leading writers... Continue reading at British Council global

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International Literature Showcase: emerging UK writers

What is the International Literature Showcase?The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world.... Continue reading at British Council global

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International Literature Showcase: LGBTQI+ writers

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LBF Watch: UK’s International Literature Showcase Names 2017 Participants

With activities scheduled to begin in June, this program for promotion of British authors and literary organization is in its second annual round. The post LBF Watch: UK’s International Literature Showcase Names 2017 Participants appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bellos and Shukla amongst international literature showcase line-up

Authors including Alex Bellos, Frances Hardinge and Nikesh Shukla will take part in this year’s International Literature Showcase. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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World Literature Today Announces Finalists for 2024 Neustadt International Prize for Literature

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World Literature Today Announces Finalists for 2022 Neustadt International Prize for Literature

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Yepoka Yeebo takes home 2024 Jhalak prize for writers of colour

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I believed readers only wanted trauma stories from writers of colour. Then I became an author | Zoya Patel

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Meet Percival Everett: 5 novels that showcase the L.A. writer's enigmatic style

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International Literature Festival Berlin Calls for a Day of Ukrainian Readings

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SCBWI organises free workshop for writers of colour

A free workshop for writers of colour is being organised by The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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UpLift literature leadership scheme for young people of colour launches

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Boubacar Boris Diop Wins Prestigious 2022 Neustadt International Prize for Literature

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[ World Literature Today | 2021-10-26 21:56:54 UTC ]
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Ugandan novelist Rukirabashaija named 2021 International Writer of Courage

Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, who was subjected to torture by the his home country's government while detained last year, has been named the International Writer of Courage at the PEN Pinter Prize ceremony. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Vintage signs Letters to a Writer of Colour edited by Anappara and Soomro

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Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival apologises for absence of female writers of colour

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Just 0.7% of GCSE English Lit students study writers of colour, PRH research shows

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